Yankees Not Breaking Up Three-Time Champions
New York Yankees refuse to break up their three time world champions as the major league meetings begin. Trade talk centers on Detroit acquiring Preddie Hutchinson from Seattle along with other moves possibly involving Cleveland and Boston. The dead ball proposal aims to curb Yankee power, while interleague talks show reduced hostilities as managers seek improvements.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
New York Yankees
Yankees
Detroit Tigers
Preddie Hutchinson
Seattle
Hutchinson
Tigers
Joyner White
Tony Piet
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland Indians
Denny Gatehouse
Earl Averill
Detroit
Elden Rauker
Pete Fox
Boston Red Sox
Nationals
Chicago Cubs
American League
National Today
Dimaggio
Dickey
Gehrig
Gordon
Duke Prepares for Rose Bowl Clash With USC
Duke's Blue Devils practice against Southern California ahead of the Rose Bowl on January 2 in Pasadena. Coach Wallace Wade rotates first and second teams as Duke trains for the game and analyzes year end sports polls.
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Durham
Duke
Blue Devils
Southern California
Ays
Wallace Wade
Pasadena
Calif
Trojans
8. C
Wade
Campo and McCoy Battle to Draw in Camden Wrestling
Nick Campo of Baltimore 200 pounds wrestled with defender McCoy of Boston 190 pounds to a draw as the 60 minute time limit expired in Camden New Jersey.
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Associated Press
Camden
N. J
Nick Campoa
Baltimore
Bber McCoy
Boston
Freckle-faced Berg Top Sports Woman of 1938
Pattey Berg of Minneapolis is chosen as the No 1 woman athlete of 1938 by 45 of 67 voters. Her golf campaign earned her 164 points, ahead of Helen Wills Moody and Katherine Rawls Thompson.
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Herbert W. Barker
New York
Pattey Berg
Associated Press
Miss Berg
Minneapolis
Helen Wills Moody
Katherine Rawls Thompson
Patty Berg
Sas Boc Ge Xe
Alice Marble
Helen Jacobs
Sonja Henle
Ella Hall
Wrotire
Covoer
Stella Walsh
Mildred Babe Didrickston
Margot Lamb
Molly Tyson
Frank Goldthwaite
Marjorie Gestring
Janet Shock
Anita Lizana
Dan Chandler
Marion Miley
Estelle Lawson Page
Boxing results from last night across several cities
Fighters in brief bouts named with weights and outcomes. Gus Brazio outpointed i Pastor in Philadelphia. Teddy Yarosz outpointed Ralph de John in Pittsburgh. Davey Day beat Howard let in Chicago. Johnny Paychek stopped Salvatore Rugirello in Des Moines. Bill Boyd outpointed Joe Massera in Norfolk.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Gus Borazio
I Pastor
New York
Pittsburgh
Teddy Yarosz
Ralph de John
Syracuse
Chicago
Davey Day
Howard Let
Washington
D. C
Des Moines
Johnny J. Paychek
Salvatore Rugirello
Italy
Norfolk
Bill Boyd
Joe Massera
Planets Near Sun Dense But Smaller Than Outer Worlds
The inner planets consist of the heaviest materials yet they are smaller in size compared with the distant outer planets. Their composition contrasts with the lighter materials found farther from the sun.
Notice of Land Sale Under Deed of Trust Guilford County
Public auction at 12 00 noon January 13 1939 at the north door of City Hall High Point NC for Lots Nos 38 through 46 in the Austin subdivision Jamestown Township Guilford County described in plat book 5 page 332 under a deed of trust dated January 10 1929 recorded in book 619 page 329. Trustee C A York states default on the indebtedness and sale proceeds to pay the obligation.
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J. M. Smith
Thea Smith
C. A. York
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Jamestown Township
Austin
C. A, York
Dorazio Stuns Pastor With Ten Round Win
In Philadelphia on Dec 13 Gus Dorazio, a young Philadelphia Italian, defeated heavyweight Bob Pastor in a ten round decision. Dorazio scored three knock downs, one in the fifth and two in the ninth, as 6,000 spectators watched the upset victory.
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Philadelphia
Bob Pastor
Joe Louis
Gus Dorazio
Dorazio
Pastor
Spartanburg Pointer Wins Open Derby
Spartanburg breeder Dr. S O Black's pointer Dr Same Johnnie won the open derby at Sumter South Carolina. Second place went to Peer less Blockem a setter owned by Louis Bobbitt of Winston Salem NC. Miss Pilot Doone a pointer owned by Dr F O Ford of Valdese NC finished third with twenty coveys found by 24 dogs entered.
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Sumter
8. C
Gamecock Field Trial Association
Same Johnnie
S. O. Black
Spartanburg
Peerless Blockem
Louis Bobbitt
Winston-Salem
N. C
California’s Centipede Tree Noted for Aerial Root System
A California tree is nicknamed the centipede tree due to its striking aerial root network. Scientists describe the unusual growth pattern as a standout feature of the species in regional flora reports.
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California
Panthers Preseason Tests Set With McCrary and Wake Forest
High Point college prepares two facing battles for the Purple Panthers this week as coach Virgil Yow refines the lineup. McCrary Eagles visit Asheboro tomorrow night at 8 with Wake Forest to follow Friday at 8 in Harrison gym. The seven returning veterans anchor the squad including captain Red Towery with Malfregeot Hester Hampton Lamet Moran Cochrane.
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Purple Panthers
Apne
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Asheboro Kiwanis Club
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Harrison Gym
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Yow
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Lamet
Moran
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Baseball Hot Stove Talk Flares At Meetings
Sid Feder reports from New York on league meetings where rumors fly about Bucky Harris and the Giants pennant loss, Zeke Bonura, Bill Terry, and line shots through to right field. Trade chatter links the Tigers Indians Averill Fox deal with Gatehouse Auker, Frisch possibly to Pittsburgh, and a hollow bat rumored for the American League.
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Sid Feder
New York
Bucky Harris
Giants
Zeke Bonura
Bill Terry
Zeke
Freddy Hutchinson
Yanks
Pirates
Tigers
Indians
Averill-Fox
Denny Gatehouse
Biden Auker
Frankie Frisch
Pittsburgh
Jimmy Dykes Ready to Return to White Sox Service
The article notes Jimmy Dykes, famed for his long career and legs, will be ready to play again with the White Sox this season but will be used only when absolutely needed. At 43, with 25 years chasing hot baseball action, his endurance is highlighted.
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Jimmy Dykes
White Sox
Jimmy
Dust Discharges From All Fires Hidden Threat
The note warns that even small fires emit dust that disperses into the atmosphere, potentially affecting air quality and visibility. It highlights airborne particulates as a universal concern regardless of fire size.
Resting Players For Periods Across Seasons Discussed
A columnist argues teams should rotate players and rest key performers for three or four seasons to preserve longevity and effectiveness, suggesting strategic sitouts and load management to prevent burnout.
Duke Blue Devils stand-in team for the Horned Frogs in the Rose Bowl
The Skiff notes Duke Blue Devils serve as stand-in for TCU Horned Frogs in the Rose Bowl headline. Lippy Leo Durocher is pictured in a pea green fedora and camel hair coat while Jimmy Wilson, new Reds coach, enjoys a relaxed moment, no longer managing the Phillies.
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Leo Durocher
Jimmy Wilson
Reds
Phillies
The
Skiff
Texas Christian
Duke Blue Devils
Horned Frogs
Larry Leonard
Calm Season for Grid Coach Firings Amid Quiet Coach Shuffle
The piece notes a calm season in college football coaching firings with few major moves. Jack Sutherland denies any quick moves from Pitt to Holy Cross or Boston College. Boston College signals and other programs show limited activity as coaches switch duties and assistants move between schools and service academies.
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Hugh
Fullerton
New York
Jack Sutherland
Pitt
Holy Cross
Boston College
Oklahoma Aggies
Gil Dobie
Dobie
Mysel
Clipper Smith
Villanova
Gus Dorais
Detroit
Adam Walsh
Bowdoin
Charlie Bachman
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Oklahoma A
Ted Cox
Ivril Tubbs
Ad Lindsey
Henry
Rabbit Hitting Rabbit Stomped With Golf Club at Blair Park
Six local golfers at Blair Park witnessed a rabbit sprinting toward them as it was chased by dogs. Carlton Hooks swung a three iron and dropped the cottontop, claiming the shot in one. Witnesses included Ralph Foust Tom Gold Jr Mickey Schwartz Rudolph Binder Ted Brown and Don Spencer. Hooks quipped I’d rather have a rabbit than a birdie.
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Blair Park
Carlton Hooks
Ralph Foust
Tom Gold, Jr
Mickey Schwartz
Rudolph Binder
Ted Brown
Don Spencer
Mr. Hooks
Dugan Seeks Mat Comeback in Friday Clash
Local wrestling card features Ernie Dugan aiming to regain his former status by defeating Charley Laden of Detroit in the main bout. Dugan previously pinned the Boston rival with a near-back-breaking hold. Semi final pits Steve Netty of West Virginia against Caddell in a fast anticipated scrap.
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Ernie Dugan
Charley Laden
Detroit
Caddell
Dugan
Boston
Northwest
Steve Netty
West Virginia
Industrial league resumes with Wednesday games
Industrial basketball teams return to league play Wednesday night with two 7:30 p.m. matchups: Redwine versus Trisag and Dark Horses against Adams-Millic. Standings are to follow.
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Redwine
Trisag
Dark Horses
Adams-Millic
Adams-Millis
Beeson Hardware “Scorchers
De Paul Drops Intercollegiate Football Program
Dec 13 De Paul University ends football after 1987 coach Ben Connor leaves. Rev Michael J O Connell president cites lack of interest to justify program costs.
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Chicago
Ben Connor
de Paul University
Michael J. O'Connell
Bonura Reaches Terms With Giants On 15 000 Deal
New Orleans December 13 A4% Big Zeke Bonura longtime holdout says he has agreed with Bill Terry of the New York Giants to a 15 000 payday for next season. The Giants recently traded two rookies and sent about 20 000 to Washington for the slugging first sacker. Bonura said the deal was arranged by long distance telephone yesterday.
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New Orleans
Zeke Bonura
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Giants
Washington
Bonura
Terry
Global diet gaps: essential foods unfamiliar abroad
The text notes that many foods we deem essential to life are unknown in other parts of the world, highlighting the diversity of global diets and the uneven distribution of staple foods across regions.
High Point opens season with 36 13 win over Thomasville
High Point Bisons field three fives and an extra man to beat Thomasville 36 13. Dick Hartley led scoring with 12 points as Howard tallied 9 for the visitors. The match showcased defensive depth and set up a next game against Winston-Salem North.
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High Point High School
Thomasville
Bisons
Tony Simeon
Scrubs
High Point
North High
Winston-Salem
Dick Hartley
Horney
Howard
Welborn
Bodenheimer Maneey
Bus
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Hayworth
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Short
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Hicks
Hedrick
Reed
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Taylor
Shuford
Harrington
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Sports rise to major industry in census data
The 1937 census shows athletic goods output at 44.46 million dollars up 27.5 percent from 1935, with wages rising to 11.39 thousand workers and total wages to 11.73 million. Golf led product value at 13.76 million, and golf ball production reached 20.67 million units. Baseball declined slightly in product value.
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Washington
Census Bureau
America
Seasonal Sun Distance Does Not Alter Seasons
The earth's elliptical orbit means varying distances from the sun, yet seasons stay consistent. The northern hemisphere reaches its closest point to the sun during its winter, showing distance does not drive seasonal changes.
Hutchinson Sells To Tigers For Major League Debut
Seattle reports Freddie Hutchinson, 19, is sold to the Detroit Tigers for about 50000 and a small bonus. The Pac Coast League star will debut in the majors next season after a standout year with Seattle, where he posted a 7–? record and helped the Indians to a strong finish. His father, Dr. J Hutchinson, emphasized securing a share of the sale price for his son.
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Seattle
Freddie Hutcinson
Det Tigers
Freddie
Seattle Indians
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